SaralnamaRebel candidates are making the Bihar assembly elections interesting. Voting for 10 constituencies in Gaya will take place. Only four candidates withdrew their nominations on Thursday. Notable rebels include Nand Lal Manjhi contesting as an independent from Bodhgaya, former JDU MLC Sanjeev Shyam Singh from Gurua, and former MP Dhirendra Agarwal from Gaya city. Their presence has complicated the electoral landscape, challenging established party candidates. Efforts are underway to pacify disgruntled leaders within parties. The second phase of voting will see fierce competition in several constituencies, with rebels potentially influencing outcomes. (Updated 24 Oct 2025, 17:57 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Rebel candidates are making the Bihar assembly elections interesting
- Voting for 10 constituencies in Gaya will take place on 11 Nov
- Only four candidates withdrew their nominations on Thursday